GRE Word List

ROUSING

giving rise to excitement : stirring

The meaning of the word rousing is giving rise to excitement : stirring.

Random words

WordMeaning
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
documentproof
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
clandestinemarked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious
condescendto assume an air of superiority